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A few months ago, when my coach said I needed to climb slab in order to climb V14 roof, I thought he was nuts. Now that I’m three months into climbing slab, I can say with 100% certainty, he was right. I have seen huge gains in my ability to climb at all angles. Luckily for me, I love slab. But even if you don’t love slab, I HIGHLY recommend that climbers add 10 minutes of slab to their regular climbing routine. You won’t regret it.
Read MoreYou may see climbing boards in your gym or while scrolling on Instagram and wonder, “What’s all the rage?” Or you may think, “Those board are only for the pros!” Well, I’m here to tell you board climbing can be for everyone and it’s great for training and measuring progress.
Read MoreI believe Salt-N-Pepa said it best- “Push It Real Good!” I hope that after reading my first piece on push-ups that you’ve been pushing real good!!! Part 1 focused on push-up exercises that require no equipment. This article focuses on intermediate to advanced push-up variations that incorporate equipment like rings and exercise balls!
Read MoreThe doctors had to cut through the muscles in my chest in order to properly diagnose my cancer. As a result, I avoided doing push-ups for a long time. Today I’m finally facing my fear!
Read MoreThe first time I dislocated my shoulder was in college. Little did I know then, I have a connective tissue disorder which makes it easy for me to dislocate joints. Once I started climbing, I began to dislocate both shoulders regularly and was forced to learn how to put my shoulders back in place. One day, I stumbled upon an exercise that changed my life and I haven’t dislocated a shoulder in years.
Read MoreFront Levers may not be fun but they are great core exercises and very useful for roof climbing. Here are five exercises that will improve your climbing and will progress you to doing a full front lever.
Read MoreMany people who are new to climbing are intimidated by the extreme angle of roof climbing. But with the proper tools, anyone can become a successful roof climber!
Read MoreWelcome to the final installment of my abs series! I hope you have enjoyed my previous posts focusing on floor work and rings. This post is going to focus on bar work and climbing exercises.
Read MoreAn important part of many different sports is having a strong core. As a short climber, I often rely on having strong abs to help me reach foot holds that are far away. I’m always looking for new ab exercises, so I thought I would share some of my favorites with y’all!
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